Thunderbolt™ 3
More Speed. More Pixels. More Possibilities.

The USB-C That Does It All
Thunderbolt™ 3 brings Thunderbolt to USB-C at speeds up
to 40 Gbps, creating one compact port that does it all –delivering the fastest, most versatile connection to any dock,display, or data device. For the first time, one computer port
connects to Thunderbolt devices, every display, and billions
of USB devices. A single cable now provides four times
the data and twice the video bandwidth of any other cable,
while also supplying power. It’s unrivaled for new uses, suchas 4K video, single-cable docks with charging, externalgraphics, and built-in 10 GbE networking. Simply put,Thunderbolt 3 delivers the best USB-C.

MoreSpeed

MorePixels

MorePower40Gbps

Dual 4kDisplays

100WCharging

MoreProtocols

Full 4K Video Experience

Best Single-Cable Docking

External Graphics

Thunderbolt™ Networking

Connect displays withastonishing resolution,contrast, and color depth
to see your photos,videos, applications, andtext with amazing detail.

Now, one compact port
provides Thunderbolt 3 datatransfer, support for two
4K 60 Hz displays, andquick notebook charging
with a single cable. It’s
the most advanced andversatile USB-C docking
solution available.

Gamers can now connect
plug ‘n’ play external
graphics to a notebook
to enjoy the latest gamesat recommended or
higher settings.

Provides a peer-to-peer
connection at 10 GbE
speeds to quickly transfer
files between computers,
perform PC migrations, or
set up small workgroups
with shared storage.

Key Features

40 Gbps• Thunderbolt , USB, DisplayPort, and power on USB-C™

• USB-C connector and cables (small, reversible)• 40 Gbps Thunderbolt™ 3 – double the speedof Thunderbolt™ 2– Bi-directional, dual-protocol (PCI Express andDisplayPort)

20 Gbps– 4 lanes of PCI Express Gen 3–8
 lanes of DisplayPort 1.2 (HBR2 and MST) – supports
two 4K displays (4096 x 2160 30bpp @ 60 Hz)• USB 3.1 (10 Gbps) – compatible with existingUSB devices and cables• DisplayPort 1.2 – compatible with existing DisplayPort
displays, devices, and cables– Connect DVI, HDMI, and VGA displays via adapters• Power (based on USB power delivery)– Up to 100W system charging– 15W to bus-powered devices• Thunderbolt™ Networking– 10Gb Ethernet connection between computers• Daisy chaining (up to six devices)• Lowest latency for PCI Express audio
Solutions and products built to Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt
2 specifications will work with Thunderbolt 3 via an adapter.

10 Gbps

10 Gbps

5 Gbps
480 Mbps
USB 2.0

USB 3.0

USB 3.1

Thunderbolt Thunderbolt 2 Thunderbolt 3(includes USB 3.1)

A single cable now
provides four times
the data and twice thevideo bandwidth of any
other cable, while also
supplying powerTo learn more visit https://thunderbolttechnology.net/

Intel technologies’ features and benefits depend on system configuration and may require enabled hardware, software or service activation. Performance varies
depending on system configuration. No computer system can be absolutely secure. Check with your system manufacturer or retailer or learn more at intel.com.
As compared to other PC I/O connection technologies including eSATA, USB, and IEEE 1394 Firewire*. Performance will vary depending on the specific hardware
and software used. Must use a Thunderbolt-enabled device.
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C* Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.